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US troops at the Battle of Derna, modern-day Libya, 1805 (lemmy.world)
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[–] amanaftermidnight 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Nascent United States waging anti-piracy war way out in the Mediterranean is a weird arc in history.

[–] PugJesus 1 points 1 month ago

"WE'RE GOING TO ATTACK THE BARBARY COAST!"

"Mr. President, Morocco just sent a letter saying that their king declared war because he missed us. 🥺"

"WE'RE GOING TO ATTACK PART OF THE BARBARY COAST!"